2 Corinthians 3:6-12 Ministers Of A New Covenant

2 Corinthians 3:6-12

"6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant-not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 7 Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, fading though it was. 8 will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? 9 If the ministry that condemns men is glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness! 10 For what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory. 11 And if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts! 12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold."

If Christians are "ministers of a new covenant" why do so many say we must obey the old covenant?

What is the difference between the New Covenant and Old Covenant?

Resources:

The Scale Between Law and Grace

https://www.livinggodministries.net/livinggod_ministries/radio_archive/scale law grace.htm

The Everlasting Covenant

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living god ministries/radio archive/everlasting covenant.htm

John 1:17 Why Did Jesus Teach The Law?

John 1:17
"For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ."

If grace and truth came through Jesus Christ, then why did He teach the law?

Was Jesus teaching Christians how to live by teaching the law?

Resources:

Testimony of John
https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_003_1_6_28_testimony_of_john_ext.mp3

2 Timothy 4:3-4 What Is The Truth About Itching Ear

 

2 Timothy 4:3-4
3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

What is "sound doctrine"?

What does it mean to "suit their own desires"?

What do people with "itching ears" do?

Why do they "turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths"?

Resources:

Different Gospels
https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/galatians_05_different_gospels_1_6.mp3

1 Peter 4:1-4 Done With Sin

 

1 Peter 4:1-4

Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do-living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. 4 They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

What does it mean to be "done with sin"?

What is the "will of God"?

Are we still "pagans"?

Were the "pagans" surprised?

Resources:

The Will of God

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/will_of_god.htm

Done with Sin

https://96tolife.blogspot.com/search?q=done+with+sin

Philippians 4:13 The Strength To Do All Things

 

Philippians 4:10-13 10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. What does Paul mean by living in plenty and living in want? How did Paul learn to be content? In what way does Jesus give us strength? Resources: Your Identity in Christ https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/identity.htm

Luke 10:38-42 What Can We Learn From Martha And Mary?

Luke 10:38-42

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

What can Martha and Mary teach us about faith and works?

How is Jesus' response to Martha applicable to the church today?

Resources:

Faith Only or Faith and Works 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/faith_works.htm me

1 Corinthians 13:13 The Greatest Of These Is Love

 

1 Corinthians 13:13

13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

What are faith, hope, and love remaining from? What was taken away?

Why is love greater than faith and hope?

Resources:

96tolife Blog: 1 Corinthians 13:13

https://96tolife.blogspot.com/search?q=1+Corinthians+13:13&m=1

Love God More?

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/love_god_more.htm

Colossians 1:21-23 What Does It Mean To Continue In The Faith?

Colossians 1:21-232

1 And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled 22 in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight— 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.

Does "continue in the faith" mean that salvation can be lost?

What about Paul's message to the Colossians is similar to his message to the Galatians?

Resources:

Once Saved Always Saved 8 of 12

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/always_saved_8.mp3

What Are You Willing To Do For God?

 

What goes through your mind when asked, "What are you willing to do for God?" when it comes to your relationship with God?

How does what you're willing to do effect:

Trusting God?

Relying on God?

Your self-effort?

Your knowledge of the New Covenant?

Your Christian life?

Resources:

How will the grace of God guide us?

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/the_grace_of_god.mp3

The Seven "I AM" Statements Of Jesus

Exodus 3:14

God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you."

The seven “I Am” statements of Jesus in the Bible are: 

I am the bread of life: John 6:35

I am the light of the world: John 8:12

I am the door: John 10:9

I am the good shepherd: John 10:11

I am the resurrection and the life: John 11:25-26

I am the way, the truth, and the life: John 14:6

I am the true vine: John 15:5

What do the "I am" statements say about the deity of Christ, salvation, eternal security, and rest?

Resources:

Bread of Life

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_027_6_33_59_bread_of_life_ext.mp3

Light of the World 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_037_8_12_16_the_light_of_the_world_ext.mp3

Jesus the Shepherd 3 of 5

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_050_10_7_9_jesus_the_shepherd_3_ext.mp3

Lazarus 3 of 4

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_059_11_17_33_lazarus_3_ext.mp3

The Person is the Way

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_075_14_1_6_the_person_is_the_way_ext.mp3

Vine and Branches

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/gospel_of_john_083_15_1_6_vine_and_branches_ext.mp3

5 Truths About Forgiveness

 

Five Truths About Forgiveness

1. The Old and New Covenant 

2. No More Sacrifice For Sins

3. Shedding Of Blood

4. Atonement Versus Propitiation 

5. Sins No Longer Counted 

How can you forgive others to be forgiven and forgive others because you are forgiven?

What sacrifice can you perform that God requires and accepts?

Is an apology good enough to get you forgiven?

Are our sins remembered or taken away?

What are the consequences of forgiveness?

Resources:

Forgiveness 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/forgiveness.htm

Philippians 3:2-6 Putting Confidence in the Flesh

Philippians 3:2-6

2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh, though I also might have confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he may have confidence in the flesh, I more so: 5 circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee; 6 concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.

How does putting confidence in the flesh reveal itself?

What may have been Paul's thorn in the flesh?

Resources:

Thorn in the Flesh

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/spiritual_warfare_19_thorn_in_flesh.mp3 3:2-6

Who Is Our Authority?

 

Who is the authority in a Christian's life?

Do we have to be under the authority of a pastor?

Who has the authority to interpret the scriptures?

Is the church God gave us a specific religious organization?

What is a reason we have so many religious denominations?

What does it mean to "Let Go and Let God?" 

Resources:

The Need for Good Teaching 

https://www.livinggodministries.net/living_god_ministries/radio_archive/audio_files/galatians_40_the_need_for_good_teaching_6_3_18.mp3